Published to coincide with the show's 40th anniversary, this book contains everything that the Thunderbirds fan needs to know about the cult series - from character profiles and a comprehensive episode guide to fascinating behind-the-scenes information about the making of the models.

For fourteen-year-old Alan Tracy, it's no fun being stuck at home while your Dad and four older brothers are off on an exciting rescue mission. But mastercriminal The Hood has plans to liven up Alan's spring break: He is plotting to steal the family's fleet of high-tech rescue vehicles known as the Thunderbirds. Now Alan has a mission of his own: to protect his family, their Thunderbirds, and the future of International Rescue. With some help from science-whiz Fermat, clever Tin-Tin, and suave secret agent Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward, Alan is about to learn just what it takes to be a hero. With this photo-packed retelling of the movie story, you can hop in the cockpit and relive the excitement of Thunderbirds!

Describes the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, their history, mission, aircraft, maneuvers, and team members.

Celebrating over 50 years of the classic TV series, this beautiful, lavish hardback written by Thunderbirds expert Marcus Hearn. Contains exclusive, never before published behind the scenes material and interviews with cast and crew and tells the story of one of this enduring cult phenomenon. Thunderbirds are GO! 'A most enjoyable step back in time!' -- ***** Reader review 'You can never have enough Thunderbirds' -- ***** Reader review 'CHOCK FULL of pretty much everything there is to know about Thunderbirds' -- ***** Reader review 'Unputdownable' -- ***** Reader review 'If you are a fan, this is the ONE BOOK you must not miss out on' -- ***** Reader review 'A treasure' -- ***** Reader review 'Beautiful book full of all the information a real fan needs' -- ***** Reader review 'F.A.B. (FLIPPING ACTUALLY BRILLIANT)' -- ***** Reader review *********************************************************************************************** On 30th September 1965, International Rescue successfully completed their first assignment, and the Tracy brothers imprinted themselves on a generation of captivated children. Thirty-two episodes, many repeats, sixty territories, two feature films, three albums, numerous comics, books, toys, videos and DVDs and over five decades later, Thunderbirds are still saving the world from the brink of peril. Thunderbirds: The Vault will be the first ever lavishly illustrated, definitive, beautifully packaged, presentation hardback telling the story of this enduring cult phenomenon. Packed with previously unpublished material, including prop photos, design sketches, production memos and other collectible memorabilia, plus specially commissioned photography of original 60s merchandise, and new interviews with cast and crew, this is a collectors' dream and a fantastic piece of British TV history.

Founded in 1953, the US Air Force Thunderbirds flying-demonstration team has performed in airshows in the United States and around the world. The team is based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, where it has been honing its skills since 1956. This book details the origins and early formation of the team, as well as describing the different model aircraft that the team has flown during its nearly 70-year history--F-84 Thunderjet and Thunderstreak, F-100C Super Sabre, F-105B Thunderchief, F-4E Phantom II, T-38A Talon, to the present-day F-16A Fighting Falcon--mirroring the development of US Air Force fighter aircraft during this time. The book also presents graphic and photographic descriptions of some of the team's signature maneuvers that are performed during a Thunderbirds airshow, in stunning imagery.

After his wife dies in a tragic accident, astronaut Jeff Tracy is left with five young sons to raise. But he turns his grief into a dream: to create an organization which will rescue people that no one else can reach. He builds a business which creates the new technology that the organization will require and earns the billions he needs to finance it. At last, he is ready to put it all together. He enlists the services of a genius to design aircraft and supporting machinery far beyond the standards of his time. Together, they find a Pacific island to use as the base for their operations. Jeff asks his five sons, now grown, to give up promising careers to build the base, operate the machines, and serve in his organization. But he finds that in order to make his dream a reality, it will require sacrifice, courage, and determination...far beyond what he, or his sons, ever expected. Can they make International Rescue a reality, and what will it take to make the fantastic Thunderbird machines go?

The International Rescue Thunderbirds is an inventive, informative and entertaining guide to the world's foremost rescue organization. Featuring cutaway drawings, detailed diagrams, color illustrations and photographs, the book provides the ultimate visual insight into the secrets of the fabulous International Rescue team. Presented as if it were to be used by International Rescue field agents, the International Rescue Thunderbirds includes an introduction by Jeff Tracy and operational procedures for agents' missions.

Stand by for action, we're about to launch into a world where anything can happen! Discover the iconic comic strips that captured the thrill and excitement of Gerry Anderson's cult 21st century TV series. With original comic artwork from Thunderbirds, Stingray, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, Zero X, Fireball XL5, Lady Penelope, Angels and Marina, this exciting collection is perfect for Gerry Anderson Supermarionation fans everywhere.

Learn all about the Thunderbirds, from the vehicles to the brothers, in this complete guide to International Rescue.

Fortæller om fly og personel i USAF flyveopvisningshold siden dets start i 1953.